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Masks to Become Optional at Somerville Public Schools After 3/14; at City Buildings & Events After 3/21
With COVID cases decreasing, all local face mask requirements for indoor public spaces are being lifted. Some federal mask requirements will remain in place. As of Saturday, March 5, the City stopped requiring masks indoors at businesses and other privately owned locations open to the public such as grocery stores, theaters, and restaurants. As of Monday, March 14, masks will be optional in the Somerville Public Schools. As of Monday, March 21, masks will be optional in all City buildings and…Brown School Play Area Public Meeting, March 22
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual informational meeting where City staff will share updates about the play area at the Benjamin Brown School. The City is working to begin construction this summer on schoolyard improvements that will address safety concerns and expand play opportunities. This meeting will outline the plan and anticipated work schedule. The meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. To learn more…Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities Seeks Four Members
Open Positions: Four Term: Three years The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) seeks four new members, and Somerville residents are encouraged to apply. Three of the openings must be filled by people who identify as having a disability and one is open to any Somerville resident who is a family member of a person with a disability. Members must be residents of Somerville at the time of appointment. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of…Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee Seeks Four Members
Open Positions: Four Term: Three years The City of Somerville seeks four new members for the Municipal Scholarship Committee, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Applicants must be Somerville residents. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The mission of the Municipal Scholarship Committee is to award scholarships to high school graduates…Somerville Community Preservation Plan Public Hearing, March 23
The Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding its annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. The CPC holds a public hearing each year to identify community needs and priorities for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. Testimony from the hearing informs the CPC's annual Community Preservation Plan update, which establishes how the year’s CPA funds will be allocated across affordable housing, historic resources, and open…Union Square Plaza & Streetscape Redesign Public Meeting, March 21
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to a virtual public meeting for updates on the Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign project. This transformative public space and infrastructure project will reimagine the Union Square plaza and adjoining streetscapes to better serve the community. The Community Design Team has been leading a research and engagement process and has…Somerville’s Racial and Social Justice Department Launches Police Staffing and Operations Analysis for Reimagining Policing and Public Safety Efforts
The City of Somerville’s Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) Department has contracted with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to conduct a staffing and operations analysis of the Somerville Police Department (SPD) as part of RSJ’s ongoing work around reimagining policing and public safety in Somerville. Raftelis has been tasked with measuring the workload of the SPD, studying staffing, operations, and organization, and analyzing that data. Once completed, this analysis will help…Somerville Mask Mandate for Indoor Public Spaces Ends Saturday, March 5
With COVID-19 health indicators improving, the City of Somerville Board of Health has voted to end Somerville’s face covering mandate for indoor public spaces. Effective Saturday, March 5, the City will no longer require masks in privately owned indoor locations such as restaurants, stores, theaters, and gyms. Businesses, however, remain free to maintain their own mask requirements to best serve their health and safety needs. Federal and State requirements still apply for masking in…Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at 13 Alpine Street Condominiums
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce an income-restricted homeownership opportunity. Unit 301 at 13 Alpine Street is a two-bedroom condo available to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income ($80,850 for a two-person household; $90,950 for a three-person household; $101,105 for a four-person household). About the Unit: Unit 301 is a two-bedroom unit on the third floor of the new 13 Alpine…Somerville Board of Health Meeting to Discuss Indoor Mask Mandate
In response to updated CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidance on indoor masking, the Somerville Board of Health will hold a special meeting to discuss the local indoor mask mandate. The meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, March 3, beginning at 6 p.m. For information on how to join the meeting, please visit somervillema.gov/BOHMarch3. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written…Feedback
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